Mysterious, gripping, and entrancing, Out of the Depths is an unmissable book. From the first page right to the last, Cathy MacPhail holds you in her grasp. This fast paced novel is filled with ghostly happenings: moving statues, and a hidden body…
Out of the Depths is set in the gothic-looking St Anthony's school in which many enigmas lurk. The main character, Tyler Lawless, has a gift to see the unlawfully dead, doing the things they would have done while still alive, but no one believes her. Not her teachers, classmates or even her kind and supportive parents. Her classmates just call her a liar and tease her. So it's not surprising that her old school has had enough and is sending her away.
Tyler has decided to start again and be good. She hopes the new school will have nothing to do with ghosts or dead bodies, but her hopes were in vain. On the first day she hears of a dead, murdered boy known as Ben Kincaid, killed in this very school.
Out of the Depths will completely thrill and chill you. After every chapter you will be held in deep suspense, dying to know what will happen next.
To be fully understood and enjoyed, I would recommend this book to children aged 10 years or older. This action packed, setting driven book is guaranteed to keep you awake at night!
Out of the Depths is the perfect book for reading for pleasure. The only weakness in this fantastic novel is the end. The build-up towards the end has been normous and so many things have happened to Tyler, yet suddenly time changes and everything gets confused.
Cathy MacPhail is an amazing author. She painted vivid pictures in my mind and I felt like I was Tyler, watching everything that was happening like I was watching television.
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